As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 124 STEM Education Grants for Private University — 58 open right now, across 25 funding agencies. Award amounts range $5K to $99M. The next application deadline is November 6, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
The Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Excellence in Research (HBCU-EiR) program was established in response to direction provided in the Senate Commerce and Justice, Science…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.078⏰ Oct 20, 2026
Department of Army:The Department of War (DoW) announces the Fiscal Year 2027 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP). DURIP is designed to improve the capabilities of…
🏛 Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command📋 CFDA 12.431⏰ Nov 6, 2026💰
$50,000 – $3,000,000
The Department of Defense (DoD) announces the Fiscal Year 2027 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP). DURIP is designed to improve the capabilities of accredited United…
🏛 Air Force Office of Scientific Research📋 CFDA 12.800⏰ Nov 6, 2026💰
$50,000 – $7,000,000
The PFE: Research Initiation in Engineering Formation (PFE: RIEF) program has two goals: 1) Support research in the Professional Formation of Engineers (PFE), and 2) Increase…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.041⏰ Nov 10, 2026💰
from $200,000
Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) solicits grant applications proposing to develop innovative technologies for analyzing, targeting, probing, handling, or…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.394⏰ Nov 10, 2026💰
$50,000 – $150,000
The Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Program (MRI Program Website) serves to increase access to multi-user scientific and engineering instrumentation for research and research training in our…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.075⏰ Nov 16, 2026💰
$100,000 – $4,000,000
Proposals in the area of plasma physics submitted to the Division of Physics that are not governed by another solicitation (such as CAREER), should be submitted…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.049⏰ Nov 16, 2026
The Advanced Technologies and Instrumentation for the Astronomical Sciences (ATI) program provides individual investigator and collaborative research grants for the development of new technologies and instrumentation…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.049⏰ Nov 16, 2026
The Applied Mathematics program supports mathematics research motivated by and contributing to the solution of problems arising in science and engineering. Successful proposals must demonstrate mathematical…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.049⏰ Nov 16, 2026
Supports mathematical research in areas where computation plays a central and essential role, emphasizing analysis, development, and implementation of theoretically justified and efficient algorithms. The combination…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.049⏰ Dec 1, 2026💰
$1 – $1,200,000
PLEASE NOTE: this program has MANDATORY Notices of Intent, which are due via NSPIRES by October 15, 2026. See the full posting on NSPIRES for details.…
The goal of the Supporting Programs to Advance Research Knowledge in Environmental Health Sciences (SPARK-EHS) initiative is to extend the institutional, geographical, and research reach of…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.113⏰ Dec 7, 2026💰
$10,000 – $20,000
The Statistics Program supports research in statistical theory and methods, including research in statistical methods for applications to any domain of science and engineering. The theory…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.049⏰ Dec 15, 2026
The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The over-arching goal of this NCI R25 program is…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.398⏰ Jan 7, 2027💰
up to $300,000
American scientists and engineers will power the super intelligence (SI) revolution in science and innovation through the Genesis Mission. DOE SC hereby invites applications from United…
🏛 Office of Science📋 CFDA 81.049⏰ Jan 12, 2027💰
$20,000,000 – $20,000,000
How many stem education grants for private university are available?
Grantoria currently lists 124 stem education grants for private university, of which 58 are open for applications right now. The database is refreshed daily from official federal sources (Grants.gov and SAM.gov).
When is the next deadline?
The next application deadline is November 6, 2026 — about 17 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $5K to $99M, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
Is Grantoria free to use?
Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse stem education grants for private university, view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
How do I apply?
Open any grant to see its full profile — eligibility, required documents, deadlines and a direct link to the official application on the funding agency's website. You apply through the federal portal; Grantoria simply helps you find the right opportunity.
About STEM Education Grants for Private University
The U.S. National Science Foundation funds cutting-edge STEM research and curriculum development at private universities, and 7,381 active grants in this category reflect the agency's commitment to advancing science education. These opportunities span research initiatives, capacity building, and specialized training programs designed to strengthen institutional capabilities and student outcomes.
Most grants here follow a competitive application process, with median awards ranging from $300K to $1.2M. Cost-sharing requirements are minimal at just 2%, making these grants accessible for institutions with limited matching funds. Filtering by support type—particularly "Research" versus "Training"—can help you identify grants aligned with your university's strategic priorities.
